Attractions

Follow your passions to the Heart of Florida’s Emerald Coast.

No two sunsets on the Emerald Coast are exactly alike, and neither are any two days. Along with award-winning beaches, you'll find several world-class attractions and family entertainment complexes here. You can get wild at the zoo, splash around at a water park, or interact with a live dolphin at the Gulfarium. Speaking of dolphins, dolphin watching cruises are very popular here, as are pirate cruises. Or you can discover the culture and rich history of the area at one of five museums. There are lots of ways to go Emerald Coasting.

Family Fun

Destin, Ft. Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island are home to many family attractions and entertainment complexes with mini golf, water parks, bungee jumping, bumper cars, go-kart tracks, laser tag and more. Spend the day at one of these attractions and your kids will have no trouble falling asleep at night.

Nonie's Ark Animal Encounters

If you love animals and like to be up close and personal with them, then this is the party for YOU! Even if it’s not your birthday, I can bring my animals to you wherever you are, whoever you are, any age. My program is FUN, EDUCATIONAL, AND HANDS-ON. That means you can touch! I present a zoo type show with live animals, at your home or other location where animals are permitted. I can also hostess your birthday party. I will decorate, lead games, bring prizes, and even bake the cake!

People Painters

Sand Odyssey

Sand Odyssey offers every sort of sand sculpting and sandcastle activity available in Northwest Florida. From sandcastle building lessons for families and groups to team building events, weddings, marriage proposals and more. We can make your Emerald Coast vacation more memorable. Let Sand Odyssey be your place to go for sandcastles and sand sculptures in Northwest Florida!

Sea Blaster-Destin’s Original

60G Harbor Blvd., Destin
, FL
32541
850-654-6888

Cruise aboard a 73’ custom built power boat in emerald waters. Cruises offer an array of fun for the whole family including snorkeling, dolphin cruise, combination cruises, and relaxing sunset dolphin cruises.

The Track Family Recreation Center

1125 Hwy 98 E, Destin
850-654-4668

This family recreation center is home to the Wild Woody, a three-tiered go-kart/roller coaster hybrid. Get in the swing of things at Surfin' Safari, a mini golf course where you'll encounter exotic jungle animals and beautiful waterfalls. Soak mom on the Blaster Boats. Crash into dad on the bumper cars. Take a 75-foot plunge from our bungee jumping tower. Experience the thrill of skydiving on the SkyFlyer. Visit Kids Country, where you'll find a train, carousel and two smaller go-kart tracks.

Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill

4100 Legendary Drive, Destin
, FL
32541
850-269-6100

Bowl in the ocean! Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl and Grill has 16 full lanes of bowling that offer a unique underwater ocean experience! Custom bowling balls that bear the likeness of octopus, mermaids, camouflage and more! “Dock” wooden lanes feature underwater scenery of sea turtles, sharks, stingrays and other saltwater species! Hand painted murals and fish hanging from the ceiling bring everything together for a deep sea dive like no other. You have to see it to believe it!